“We can see that hard work pays. We dug deep and at first the results for us weren’t coming (but now) it shows.

“It’s our turn now.”

Ernie Merrick made five changes to the side that beat Newcastle Jets 2-0 last week with the likes of Watson, Lewis Italiano and Ryan Lowry earning chances in the absence of Wellington’s internationals.

Krishna believes the newcomers have given Merrick some decisions to make for next weekend’s hosting of Melbourne Victory.

“It’s up to Ernie but credit goes to the young ones, they stepped up today,” the attacker said.